:a ticket given to people so that they can go to another event (such as a baseball game) if the one they were watching or planning to go to is canceled or stopped because of rain雨票(球赛因雨取消或停止,下次比赛时可继续使用的原票票根)
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:a promise to allow someone to buy or do something in the future because it is not possible to buy or do it now下次优先供货保证;下次再让某人做某事的承诺
The store offered rain checks when the sale items had all sold.商品售馨后,商店保证会到货后优先供应。
She asked if she could have/take a rain check on the invitation for dinner. [=she said she wasn't able to come to dinner and asked if she could be invited again at a future time]她这次无法赴宴,便询问是否可以下次邀请她。
“Would you like to go to lunch with me?” “I'm afraid I can't today. Can I take a rain check?” [=can I go to lunch with you another day?]“你愿意和我共进午餐吗?”“今天恐怕不行,下次好吗?”
: a ticket stub good for a later performance when the scheduled one is rained out
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: an assurance of a deferred extension of an offer
especially: a document assuring that a customer can take advantage of a sale later if the item or service offered is not available (as by being sold out)
Example Sentences
The store offered rain checks when the sale items had all sold.
Recent Examples on the WebAs more buyers take a rain check, the housing market correction only gets more intense. Lance Lambert, Fortune, 30 July 2022 As a result, the postcard said, those who spent $75 or more during the November open house would need to bring in the postcard or an earlier postcard offer to receive a rain check to pick up a free gift from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2021 Take a rain check on an investment or money-making scheme. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 29 June 2021 The glitchy first night — power problems, a producer explained to disappointed guests, sent home with a rain check — was corrected by the following evening.Washington Post, 17 June 2021 Stay home and take a rain check on a social invitation. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2020 Take a rain check on amorous activities and avoid mix-ups and misunderstandings. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2020 Take a rain check on a party or gathering that could become tiresome. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your determination to succeed may be in high gear. Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2020 Postpone major purchases and take a rain check on social outings.oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2020 See More